EVGA GTX 970 versions

[Mar]

I'm looking into getting this card, but I'm not sure which to choose. I know I want it from EVGA, but they have about ten different versions of it and I'm not sure how to tell the differences.

HERE is what I'm looking at.

[Spikes]

You want this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125684

[Mar]

Because...?

[zack1234]

Yes?

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[Masherbrum]

Personally, I would only get an Evga because of their phenomenal warranties.   The Reference cooler version is quieter and do not blow as much air into the case.   The ACX style cooler versions are louder and disrupt the airflow of your case.   The G1 is a good card, but I don't see the ease of an RMA, unlike Evga.

[Spikes]

Because...?

The Windforce cooling system tends to be a bit better, so overclocking capabilities tend to be a bit better.

Personally I would not go with any reference design.

[Mar]

Cool, thanks.

Can anyone tell me what EVGA's SC, 2.0, 2.0+ etc stuff is all about?

[BaldEagl]

Cool, thanks.

Can anyone tell me what EVGA's SC, 2.0, 2.0+ etc stuff is all about?

SC is Superclocked.  The factory SC cards use the best chips coming off the production line and, unlike overclocking your own card, the manufacturer warranty remains in force.

Is it worth the extra money?  I guess it depends on how important the warranty is to you.  You can probably buy a regular version, overclock it yourself and end up in a similar position for a little less money but you lose the warranty.  I've always used EVGA cards and have only had one fail but that was after years of use.

[Pudgie]

SC is Superclocked.  The factory SC cards use the best chips coming off the production line and, unlike overclocking your own card, the manufacturer warranty remains in force.

Is it worth the extra money?  I guess it depends on how important the warranty is to you.  You can probably buy a regular version, overclock it yourself and end up in a similar position for a little less money but you lose the warranty.  I've always used EVGA cards and have only had one fail but that was after years of use.

Since BE helped w/ the SC part I won't bring that up.

The 2.0 is the version of the ACX cooling solution meaning it's an improved version vs the original ACX cooler version & the 2.0+ is an ACX 2.0 version cooler w/ improved cooling fans providing more positive cooling pressure vs the ACX 2.0 reference cooler.

That is a good choice & should perform very well for you. You gonna use this card w/ a 1920 x 1080 res monitor or are you gonna be using it w/ a 2560 x 1440 res monitor? At 1080p you should be golden......

Hope this helps you out.

 

[Mar]

Since BE helped w/ the SC part I won't bring that up.

The 2.0 is the version of the ACX cooling solution meaning it's an improved version vs the original ACX cooler version & the 2.0+ is an ACX 2.0 version cooler w/ improved cooling fans providing more positive cooling pressure vs the ACX 2.0 reference cooler.

That is a good choice & should perform very well for you. You gonna use this card w/ a 1920 x 1080 res monitor or are you gonna be using it w/ a 2560 x 1440 res monitor? At 1080p you should be golden......

Hope this helps you out.

 

1080p

Now there's one more, FTW. It shows as having the fastest core clock right? And the + comes with a back plate. What does the plate do, just protect the back?

[Spikes]

Assuming it has the same functionality as mine then yes. Many older cards had the PCB showing. Most of the newer/higher end cards have backplates on them which usually have some sort of logo, but it is mainly for protection I'd think. Some people say they are supposed to act as a heat dispersal and some say it is to give the card more support (since most are very long and only sit in the PCI slot and attach to the case at one point).

[MADe]

You want this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125684

I got this, not disappointed. I was a EVGA guy to.

Go to new egg, place it in your cart but do not buy. wait, newegg will start sending you deals and you could get the card a little cheaper.

[Mar]

I got this, not disappointed. I was a EVGA guy to.

Go to new egg, place it in your cart but do not buy. wait, newegg will start sending you deals and you could get the card a little cheaper.

What makes it different? _{I'M STUPID}Only better overclocking? I'm not really into overclocking just yet.

[Pudgie]

1080p

Now there's one more, FTW. It shows as having the fastest core clock right? And the + comes with a back plate. What does the plate do, just protect the back?

The FTW series (for the win) is a 970 GPU that comes from the highest binned GPU chips stock (highest quality wafers) that have the lowest voltage leakage so they can be factory OC'd the highest & remain stable thus retain the best warranty (also the highest price).

Hope this helps you, Mar.

 

[Mar]

The FTW series (for the win) is a 970 GPU that comes from the highest binned GPU chips stock (highest quality wafers) that have the lowest voltage leakage so they can be factory OC'd the highest & remain stable thus retain the best warranty (also the highest price).

Hope this helps you, Mar.

 

It does indeed.